Wednesday
January 21
Saints
29 records
Saint Agnes of RomeSaintMartyrShe is believed to have been born in Rome in the year 254 or 304 (sources vary) and died in Rome on January 21.Rome
Saint AgnesSaintMartyrIn the heart of the Eternal City, amidst the grandeur and the peril of the ancient Roman world, a young girl offered a witness that would…
Saint Fructuosus of TarragonaSaintHe is honored as a martyr and is celebrated in the Catholic Church on the 21st of January.Tarragona
Saint Eulogius of TarragonaSaintHe is revered as a martyr and is closely associated with his companions, Saint Fructuosus and Saint Augurius.Tarragona
Saint Alban RoeSaintMartyrThe crown of martyrdom, often described in the hagiographical tradition as the ultimate seal of discipleship, was bestowed upon a faithful…
Saint Augurius The MartyrSaintMartyrBorn in an era of Christian persecution under the Roman Empire, his unwavering faith and devotion to the Church led him down a path of…
Saint Publius of MaltaSaintSaint Publius, also known as Publius of Malta or Publius of Athens, was an early Christian bishop and saint who is considered the first…Malta
Saint Alban Bartholomew RoeSaintMartyr, was a Benedictine priest and martyr of the English Catholic Reformation.Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Saint EpifanioSaintIn the shadow of crumbling imperial walls and the shifting tides of history, a figure emerged whose name became synonymous with mercy.
Saint Ioannes Yi Yun-ilSaintIn the rugged hills of the Daegu territory, a quiet heroism unfolded that would echo through centuries of faith.
Saint Zacharias The AngelicSaintHis life and teachings exemplify deep spirituality and dedication to God.
Saint Eugenius of TrebizondSaintIn the shadow of the Roman Empire’s most systematic assault on Christianity, one woman chose the wilderness over the city.Trebizond
Saint LawdogSaintNot much information about him has survived, but his legacy lives on through the four churches in the diocese of Saint David's, Wales that…
Saint Anastasius of ConstantinopleSaintHis profound devotion to the Catholic faith and his significant contributions to the church earned him a place in Catholic history as an…Constantinople
Saint Aquila of TrebizondSaintThe rugged highlands of the Pontus mountains offered a stark sanctuary for Aquila, a woman who sought refuge among wild beasts, believing…Trebizond
Saint Maccalin of WaulsortSaintBorn in Ireland, Saint Maccalin's early life remains mostly unknown, but his exceptional devotion to God and the Christian faith would come…Irish
Blesseds
14 records
Blessed Cristina Of BerrizBlessedBlessed Cristina of Berriz, also known as Cristina de Berriz, was a pious Mercedarian nun who resided at the monastery of Vera Cruz,…Berriz
Blessed Mary Magdalene Of BerrizBlessedBorn in an unknown year, details about her birth, early life, and family background are unfortunately not available.Berriz
Blessed Mary Of Jesus Of BerrizBlessedBlessed Mary of Jesus of Berriz, also known as María Sagrario Escribano, was a pious Mercedarian nun who dedicated her life to the service…Jesus Of Berriz
Blessed Thomas ReynoldsBlessedHe was ordained in 1592 in Cadiz, Spain, and returned to England to work as a covert priest.Oxford, England
Blessed Gautier Of BrugesBlessedBlessed Gautier of Bruges, also known as Guatier Van den Zande, Gautier of Poitiers, Gualterus Brugensis, Gualterus de Brugge, Galtier,…Zande, Ostend, Belgium
Blessed Nicholas WoodfenBlessedHe studied in Rheims, France, where he was ordained as a priest.Leominster, Herefordshire, England
Blessed Cristiana Di ParideBlessedShe belonged to a noble family, the daughter of Cristiano di Paride, a knight who served as consol of Assisi.Italy
Blessed Franciscus BangBlessedHe is celebrated as one of the Martyrs of Korea and his feast days are observed on January 21st and September 20th.Myeoncheon, Chungcheong-do, South Korea
Blessed Cristiana Of AssisiBlessedBlessed Cristiana of Assisi, also known as Cristina of Assisi, was born in the early 13th century in Italy.Italy
Blessed Edward StranshamBlessedHe was a devoted Catholic who pursued his education at Oxford University.Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Blessed Martyrs Of LavalBlessedMartyrBlessed Martyrs of LavalFrench
Blessed Jean-Baptiste Turpin du CormierBlessed
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